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Trump Calls Iran's Bluff as Peace Talks Collapse

President Trump cancels futile negotiations, asserting American strength while oil prices tick upward.

Foreign PolicyPublished April 27, 2026 at 8:38 AMProcessed April 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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President Trump is refusing to play games with the Iranian regime, announcing that the U.S. has canceled plans to send a delegation to Pakistan for negotiations. The President made it clear that the U.S. holds all the cards in this standoff, noting the utter disarray and infighting within Tehran’s leadership.

As Trump stated, the regime is so confused they do not even know who is in charge, and if they want to talk, they can pick up the phone and call. This decisive move comes as oil prices rose by approximately 2%, with Brent crude hitting $109.33 a barrel, driven by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

While the global economy faces supply chain pressures due to the conflict, traders remain skeptical of fragile ceasefires, waiting instead for concrete evidence that the Iranian threat has subsided. Meanwhile, Iranian officials continue to scramble, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi seeking meetings in Oman and Russia.

Despite the market volatility, international stock markets have shown resilience, with Asian indices hitting record highs. The President’s refusal to waste time on unproductive travel underscores a clear-eyed approach to national security: America will not be manipulated by a hostile, failing regime.

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